She was meant to be a child bride and he was meant to drown in that fish pond. They both have horrible childhoods and face unsteady futures that are filled with broken glass and rusted nails. (or: how they connect over and over again.) AU (rated for abuse, cutting and suicide attempt.)

The bladers of Tsubasa's generation are dying out. He quit blading long ago, when it became too much of a toll on his body. Most of his friends are dead, or standing around until the grim reaper catches up with them. Tsubasa's old, and he's ready. But he doesn't want to commit suicide, heaven knows he's thought of it. Otori has one last thing to do on this earth. Mild GxM and KxH.

What if Max's parents got divorced, Max's friends left him and Max slips into depression? What will he do? Read the thoughts of somebody who holds Max close to the heart and see how he feels about what Max did.

While studying the feelings between Tyson and Hilary, Max and Mariam make some realizations about their own relationship. MaxMariam. TyHil.

Max is living in fear. His Uncle, who he now lives with, is constantly beating him. One day it's taken way too far and his friends are determined to find out what's really going on...completed